Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
Who Won 'American Idol' 2020? Season Three Winner Revealed!
justjared.comSPOILER ALERT – Do not continue reading if you’re avoiding American Idol spoilers! We have a new American Idol winner!
Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan helped host Ryan Seacrest virtually crown the new winner of season three of the singing competition show on Sunday (May 17).
If you missed it, the show also revealed some exciting news just before the finale. Going into the finals were Top Five singers Jonny West, Arthur Gunn, Just Sam, Dillon James, and Francisco Martin. And the winner is… Just Sam – Harlem, New York
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